US Bridges

White Ford Road over Buffalo Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brantley County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Hickox · Structure no. 000000002550290

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Ford Road over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying White Ford Road over Buffalo Creek in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Ford Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location2 MI E of Hickox
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyBrantley County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15024, -81.96174
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHS 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Ford Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Ford Road over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does White Ford Road over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Ford Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns White Ford Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.